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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

David Jenkins

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The 175-pound sophomore Blake Vasquez out-wrestling his opponent from Bakersfield. Vasquez won this match due to a forfeit. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Falcon’s wrestling team dominate at the Bakersfield dual with 3-0

David Jenkins September 12, 2017

The Falcon's wrestling team come out with victories in the very first competition of the season on Saturday, with a score of 3-0. Walking into the Bakersfield's dual, the team faced off three schools: ...

Hypocritical pacifist-apologetics for totalitarianism on the left lead to a loss of lives

David Jenkins September 9, 2017

The left has become increasingly annoying with its anti-war rhetoric, that it has for a long time now morphed into masochism and self-hatred. Whenever the United States (and the West in general) speaks...

Falcon soccer shares Doughnuts against Hartnell and Fresno at Hartnell tournament

Erik Estrada and David Jenkins September 7, 2017

The Cerritos College soccer team is keeping clean sheets and ties against Hartnell and Fresno college at Hartnell tournament.Despite scoring 11 goals in their last two games, Cerritos College was unsuccessful...

August 23, 2017 – Page 1

David Jenkins, News editor September 5, 2017

Hasmik Danielian, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District superintendent speaking at the opening ceremony at La Mirada adult school. Classes will now be available at the adult school from MATH, ENG and ESL. Photo credit: David Jenkins

La Mirada officially opens doors for Cerritos College classes

David Jenkins September 2, 2017

Cerritos College courses can now be taken in La Mirada Adult School as the doors for those classes were finally opened on Aug. 29. Board members, staff and other officals from different cities gathered...

Falcon’s (white and blue) Natalty Reynoso, 4 and Cecila Burroughs, 24 defended a spike by Santa Ana’s (red and black) Mikelle Taylor, 21. 
Although the Falcons made a comeback within the third and fourth set, Santa Ana was able to gain the upper hand and defeat the Falcons 3-2. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Falcons start the volleyball season with a loss

David Jenkins August 28, 2017

The Falcon's Volleyball team lost their first game of the season on Friday against Santa College. The game was a close one, with the final score being 3-2. The falcons had a rough start in the beginning...

Marc Calderon,7 setting up a pass that ended up being the fourth goal of the game. Falcon’s ended the game with a score of 7-0.

[Photo] Cerritos soccer beats Cypress after car accident bonds team together

Benjamin Garcia August 26, 2017

Marc Calderon,7 setting up a pass that ended up being the fourth goal of the game. Falcon’s ended the game with a score of 7-0.

The ‘alt-right’ loves identity politics

David Jenkins August 22, 2017

A profoundly new political movement has made its way to the political discussion. During the 2016 presidential election, a far right wing group made its home on the internet within the comment section...

Newly installed tampon and napkin dispenser in the womens restroom of the Fine Arts Building on the second floor. All womens restroom should have dispensers according to Vice President of Student Services Dr. Stephen B. Johnson. Photo credit: David Jenkins

The accessibility of tampons and pads on campus improve

David Jenkins and Carmelita Islas Mendez August 22, 2017

We all have financial needs of some sort, and there will be times that women on campus will be on their period and will not be prepared while on campus. Vice President of Student Services Dr. Stephen...

Alumni of Cerritos college Luis Guzman and other students grab  refreshments and Dreamer club merchandise on their way out of a workshop. The workshops included information concerning how classes are conducted, the resources one might obtain and even having immigration lawyers speak on the subject of immigration and arrest. Photo credit: David Jenkins

‘Dreamers Welcome Day’ provide workshops for undocumented students

David Jenkins August 7, 2017

Students at Cerritos College held a introduction to undocumented students, (aka AB540 students) on Saturday, August 5.The Dream club organized workshops, starting at 9 a.m. and commencing at 1 p.m. for...

Dr. Jose Fierro and Zurich Lewis heading the July 19 Board of Trustee meeting. They discussed agenda items such as an elevator being built in the Social Science Building, along with other things. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Cerritos College will now offer classes in the fall at La Mirada Adult School

David Jenkins July 21, 2017

As the fall semester is around the corner, the Board of Trustees gathered themselves for a meeting on Wednesday.While preparing for the semester, they have been able to complete two items on the agendas....

Board of Trustee applicant James Cody Birkey is interviewed by the Board of Trustees to fill the vacant spot. He was rated by the board and received a total of 167 points, whereas the second and third place applicants received a total of 155 points. Photo credit: David Jenkins

New board member Birkey chosen for vacant spot, Student Trustee Avalos sworn in

Jenny Gonzalez and David Jenkins June 10, 2017

PLL Vice President James Cody Birkey stated, "Lets build our community college together," in his opening speech during the interview held by the Board of Trustees to fill the vacant spot left by former...

Board of Trustee applicant James Cody Birkey is interviewed by the Board of Trustees to fill the vacant spot. He was rated by the board and received a total of 167 points, whereas the second and third place applicants received a total of 155 points.

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Board of Trustee applicant James Cody Birkey is interviewed by the Board of Trustees to fill the vacant spot. He was rated by the board and received a total of 167 points, whereas the second and third...

April 12, 2017 – Page 4

Perla Lara, Managing Editor May 12, 2017

Social work major Barbara Munyon questioning the position of the Genocide Awareness Project. She was told to get back behind the fence by officers near by. Photo credit: David Jenkins

[Photo] Students protest anti-abortion group visiting the campus

Monique Nethington May 11, 2017

Social work major Barbara Munyon questioning the position of the "Genocide Awareness Project." She was told to get back behind the fence by officers near by. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Cerritos College Faculty Senate President Michelle Lewellen discussing the options for a 16-week calendar during the Tuesday, May 2 Faculty Senate meeting. Lewellen and other senators discussed the possibility of adding a winter intersession to the academic calendar. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Discussion on the change to a 16-week calendar, winter intersession continue

Perla Lara May 10, 2017

The discussion for changing the college’s academic semester to a 16-week semester continues from earlier in the semester; adding a winter intersession to the academic calendar is a possibility that...

Religious moderates censor the public

David Jenkins May 10, 2017

In every religion you have your moderates and you have your extremist. You have zealous Christians who shoot up abortion clinics or Israeli Jews who believe in building settlements in Israel while pushing...

Vice President of Business Services Felipe Lopez, updating Faculty Senate on the progress of making changes to the Class Cancellation Administration Procedure during the Tuesday, May 2 Faculty Senate meeting. Lopez has been providing support to the Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs Rick Miranda on the issue since he began his job at Cerritos College in January. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Class cancellation procedure frustrates faculty

Perla Lara May 9, 2017

One or two weeks before the class starts and an email arrives saying Sociology 215 was canceled. What happened next was the search for a substitute class that still fit within student senate Liaison Allen...

Senator Javier Varela presenting to ASCC Senate which words ought to be changed to allow the bylaws to be gender neutral. The legislation passed and the bylaws will now eliminate gender pronouns. Photo credit: David Jenkins

No more gender normative pronouns in ASCC bylaws

David Jenkins May 9, 2017

On Wednesday, May 3 ASCC Senate was able to get legislation passed concerning the bylaws using gender specification. The bylaws will no longer contain gender normative pronouns. The legislation will change...

Newly elected Vice President David Rameriz at ASCC Senate speaking on allowing senate to be apart of the discussion conerning fiscal budget 2017-2018. The admendment was approved and senate was allowed to discuss what is and what should not be on the budget. Photo credit: David Jenkins

[Photo] The 2017-2018 ASCC budget discussed for approval by ASCC Senate

Jenny Gonzalez May 2, 2017

Newly elected Vice President David Rameriz at ASCC Senate speaking on allowing senate to be apart of the discussion conerning fiscal budget 2017-2018. The admendment was approved and senate was allowed...

Vice President of Alpha Gamma Sigma Graciela Espejo opening the AGS meeting that took place in the SS139. She ended up speaking on accomplishments of the club adn how much it progressed in the two months it’s been reestablished. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Alpha Gamma Sigma resurrected

David Jenkins May 2, 2017

Alpha Gamma Sigma this semester was able to have to opportunity to regain itself as a club and have a successful year as an honor society. Being that it got defunded in 2003 it was no longer able to be...

Arthur Hanney at the Take Back the Night event speaking during the open mic portion of the event on behalf of his niece who faced assault in her past. Hanney is an ASCC senator and helped out set up the event. Photo credit: David Jenkins

One student’s journey to success

Perla Lara May 2, 2017

It was the desire to teach theater arts to kids that made a 54-year-old become a student at Cerritos College. Two years later Arthur “Art” Hanney is now an ASCC Senator, a member of Phi Beta...

From left to right Cosmetology Instructor Nina Motruk, Chair of Professional Relations Committee Joseph Van de Mortel, Acting Dean of Academic Affairs Gary Pritchard and Director of the Cerritos College Art Gallery James MacDevitt at the Outstanding Faculty Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 27 in the Student Center. MacDevitt won Most Outstanding Faculty of 2017, he received congratulations from colleges including Pritchard who stated, “James’ wonderful sense of humor and artistic talent is only surpassed by his love of teaching.” Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Awards were given to the Outstanding Faculty of 2017

Benjamin Garcia May 1, 2017

From left to right Cosmetology Instructor Nina Motruk, Chair of Professional Relations Committee Joseph Van de Mortel, Acting Dean of Academic Affairs Gary Pritchard and Director of the Cerritos College...

Jessica Summers leads a march around campus to start off the event “Take Back the Night” in oppsosition against sexual assault on Wednesday, April 26. Chants like “Yes means yes” and “My body my right” were said throughout out the march. Photo credit: David Jenkins

[Photo] On-campus task force hosts night to honor victims of assault

Lindsay Helberg May 1, 2017

Jessica Summers leads a march around campus to start off the event “Take Back the Night” in oppsosition against sexual assault on Wednesday, April 26. Chants like “Yes means yes” and “My body...

President elect Karen Patron being sworn in in front of ASCC senate by Cheif Justice Rodrigo Quintas on Wednesday, April 26. Her duites as preisdent will begin next Fall semester. Photo credit: David Jenkins

[Photo] ASCC President Karen Patron and Vice President David Ramirez inaugurated in front of senate

Jocelyn Torralba April 28, 2017

President elect Karen Patron being sworn in in front of ASCC senate by Cheif Justice Rodrigo Quintas on Wednesday, April 26. Her duites as preisdent will begin next Fall semester. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Court’s interpretation of financial bylaw, cause for concern

Perla Lara April 26, 2017

ASCC Court interprets Financial Code Bylaw 4.24 one week before presenting the proposed $1,700,000 budget for the 2017-2018 academic year. Due to the court’s interpretation any amendments to the...

Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs Rick Miranda spoke during the second day of the Open Forum for the Cerritos College Vice President of Academic Affairs held Tuesday, April 18. Miranda is also the current Dean of Academic Affairs and will continue to work closely with whoever is chosen for the position. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Forum held for second Vice President Of Academic Affairs candidate Rick Miranda

Perla Lara April 19, 2017

Standing in front of a room filled with more than 55 attendees Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs Rick Miranda stated why he was the best candidate to fill the Vice President of Academic Affairs...

Dr. Shin Liu and Cerritos College students getting approval for funding for the students to go to on an ad-hoc trip to Taiwan over the summer. The funds were approved Wednesday, April 12 at ASCC Senate.

[Photo] ASCC Senate approves funding for students to study abroad in Taiwan

Jocelyn Torralba, Staff Writter April 19, 2017

Dr. Shin Liu and Cerritos College students getting approval for funding for the students to go to on an ad-hoc trip to Taiwan over the summer. The funds were approved Wednesday, April 12 at ASCC Senate.

Capitalism is the solution of choice

David Jenkins April 19, 2017

Today, pretty much every economy in the world is organized along capitalist lines. Just like every system, it is looked upon with frustration, skepticism and a lack of trust. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px...

Homecoming Queen Megn Kim passes out her “New Commissioner position” legeslation proposal to oth ASCC senate and to the public. She was able to get majority vote and get it passed.

DREAMer Club, Office of International student services each now have an ASCC commissioner representative

David Jenkins April 19, 2017

Homecoming queen Megan Kim fulfills one of her campaign promises as ASCC Senate passed legislation allowing two new Commissioner positions; one to represent the DREAMer Club and one to represent international...

From left to right Juan Avila, English literature major, Javier Reyes, undecided major and Brian Ellison who was speaking at the first of three open forums for the Cerritos College Vice President of Academic Affairs position held on Monday, April 17. Ellison is the current Vice President of Instruction at Merced College; both students found the forum to be interesting. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Forum held for Vice President Of Academic Affairs candidate

Karina Quiran-Juarez April 18, 2017

From left to right Juan Avila, English literature major, Javier Reyes, undecided major and Brian Ellison who was speaking at the first of three open forums for the Cerritos College Vice President of Academic...

Sophomore Sasha Krasnov returning a ball during a singles match Friday. Krasnov would go on to become the conference player of the year for the second season in a row.

Men and women tennis claim Player of the Year awards

David Jenkins, Staff Writer April 12, 2017

Freshmen Petra Such and sophomore Sasha Krasnov were able to claim conference player of the year for both the men and women’s. With a first place award in her hand she said, “I’m really happy,...

Majority Leader Ian C. Calderon answering questions from students at the cerritos student center on Tuesday. Topics ranged from immigration policy to the rise of college tuition. Photo credit: David Jenkins

ASCC hosts Pizza & Politics with Ian Calderon

David Jenkins April 11, 2017

Majority Leader Ian C. Calderon came to Cerritos College for an event titled 'Pizza and Politics on California's Future", hosted by ASCC. Pizza was served in the beginning of the event on Tuesday, and...

Karen Patron ASCC  President Elect for the  2017-2018 accademic year. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Election winners for presidential candidates, student trustee

Jenny Gonzalez April 11, 2017

Karen Patron ASCC President Elect for the 2017-2018 accademic year. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Photo illustration Trustee John Paul Drayer in the Cerritos College Board room.

[Photo] John Paul Drayer photo illustration

Photo illustration Trustee John Paul Drayer in the Cerritos College Board room.

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[Photo] 2017 ASCC Election photo illustration

April 11, 2017

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March 29, 2017 – Page 1

Perla Lara, Managing Editor April 6, 2017

Trustee John Paul Drayer particiapates at his final board meeting on Wednesday, April 5. His retirement will take effect on Wednesday, April 19.

[Photo] Trustee Drayer retires from board

Monique Nethington and Perla Lara April 5, 2017

Trustee John Paul Drayer particiapates at his final board meeting on Wednesday, April 5. His retirement will take effect on Wednesday, April 19.

Sophomore Nikita Katsnelson follows through a swing during his singles match Friday, March 31 against Mesa Ariz. College. Katsnselson won his singles and doubles match.

[Photo] Chasing Opportunities in the U.S.

David Jenkins April 5, 2017

Sophomore Nikita Katsnelson follows through a swing during his singles match Friday, March 31 against Mesa Ariz. College. Katsnselson won his singles and doubles match.

Sophomore Sasha Krasnov returns a ball during his match Friday, March 31 against Mesa Ariz. College. Krasnov would win his singles match as well as his doubles match paired with Nikita Katsnelson.

[Photo] Cerritos Tennis finish season on top

David Jenkins April 4, 2017

Sophomore Sasha Krasnov returns a ball during his match Friday, March 31 against Mesa Ariz. College. Krasnov would win his singles match as well as his doubles match paired with Nikita Katsnelson.

If the funding of the computerized kiosk legislation is approved, then this touchscreen will be placed in Falcon Square. Students will be able to interact with it and be notified of programs and club events.

Approval for kiosks delayed again

David Jenkins April 5, 2017

For the second time since last year 2016 a legislation is being introduced to ASCC Cabinet and senate. The legislation “Funding of Computerized Kiosk” is back on the table and it’s second...

Commissioner of Budget and Finance Ariel de Los Santos and the Budget Committee are discussing and reviewing the 2017-2018 budget proposal. They have currently approved $1.6 million from the  $2 million dollar budget. Photo credit: David Jenkins

ASCC Budget Committee continue reviewing budget proposals

David Jenkins April 5, 2017

This past Friday and Monday, next year's student budget was being continuously discussed by members of ASCC. Although the budget proposal for all clubs and programs is not yet done, they were able to get...

From left to right Commissioner of sustainability Phil Herrera, Senator Art Hanney, and President Saul Lopez-Pulido during the Cerritos ASCC Senate Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 2. Throughout the three-hour long meeting there was a continuous flow of students and had an audience max of 15 people at a single moment.

[Photo] ASCC Government hosts Student Town Hall meeting

Perla Lara March 6, 2017

From left to right Commissioner of sustainability Phil Herrera, Senator Art Hanney, and President Saul Lopez-Pulido during the Cerritos ASCC Senate Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 2. Throughout the...

Freshman Petra Such swings at a ball during the womens matches with McPherson College. The Falcons won only one singles match the entire day. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Falcons lose big to out of state school

David Jenkins March 29, 2017

With a day's worth of matches from the Falcon’s women's tennis team, only one player came out victorious, Mona Navalta. Facing McPherson Kansas University, the Falcons had a hard time in the tennis...

Lab technicians express art through photography

Perla Lara March 29, 2017

Lab technicians, to students, to artist to showcase the multiple roles that a person has is seldom easy to do. This year with one exhibit titled La Ayuda, the help. The six photography lab technicians...

Dream Club President Luis Guzman is discussing the goal of Education Without Borders. It will be a week-long event on campus. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Education Without Borders conference approved by ASCC Cabinet

David Jenkins March 28, 2017

As ASCC cabinet approved funds for the Education Without Borders conference, Commissioner of Sustainability Phil Herrera says,“The conference is a coalition of clubs including Mouimiento Estudiantil...

ASCC Vice President Enrique Rodriguez is speaking as a member of the public in his defense over the Writ of Mandamus placed by senator Gurpreet Ubbu. It was rejected by ASCC Court due to insufficient evidence and unspecific by-laws in the constitution. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Writ of Mandamus for ASCC Vice President rejected by Court

David Jenkins March 26, 2017

The Writ of Mandamus requested for ASCC Vice President Enrique Rodriguez by Senator Pro Tempore Gurpreet Ubbu during the March 1 senate meeting was rejected by ASCC Court on Tuesday. The court made this...

Desexualize the woman and be damned

David Jenkins March 24, 2017

Over the years’, feminism has been leaning toward a sex-negative position. I’ve always wanted to see our culture become one that looks at sex as a positive thing and not one that tries to change...

On Mar. 8, Student Trustee Karen Patron helped Ramirez with the preparation of this legislation. She was happy with how effective this meeting was. Photo credit: David Jenkins

ASCC Senate approves funding for California Space Grant project and extended library hours during finals

David Jenkins March 14, 2017

Senator David Ramirez was successfully able to get a legislation pass on Wednesday, March 8, at ASCC Senate in order to fund students for their Science Technology Engineering Math project with the California...

Circle of healing teaches students how to recognize trauma

Perla Lara March 14, 2017

Knowing that trauma is something you work on at your own pace whenever you’re ready, was the main message of the Thursday, March 9 Women’s History Month: Healing circle, lecture. Long Beach...

Academic Excellence Committee Chair David Betancourt listens to faculty comments discussing the Professional Development Senate Committee during the Tuesday, March 7, Faculty Senate meeting. The creation of the Professional Development Senate Committee will be a way to institutionalize and give permanence to the current Center for Teaching Excellence advisory board. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Center for Teaching Excellence will be replaced by faculty senate subcommittee

Perla Lara March 10, 2017

Polite frustration was the tone of Academic Excellence Committee Chair David Betancourt's speech during the Faculty Senate meeting discussing the topic of the establishment of the Senate Committee on Professional...

Physical Education Instructor Debbie Jensen, spoke during the Tuesday, March 7, Faculty Senate meeting on the Physical Educators for Discipline, Attitude and Learning Program. The program requires students to take math and physical education classes together. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Faculty Senate seeks volunteers for help with P.E.D.A.L. Program

Perla Lara March 10, 2017

Creating the opportunity for students to link a physical education class with a math or english class may seem like an odd pairing, however Physical Education Instructor Debbie Jensen presented Faculty...

A call for banning together as college against unjust Trump policies

A call for banning together as college against unjust Trump policies

Perla Lara, Managing Editor March 1, 2017

“Whilst men are linked together, they easily and speedily communicate the alarm of any evil design […] When bad men combine, the good must associate." That is a quote from the essay titled “Thoughts...

Women’s tennis capture first conference win

David Jenkins February 26, 2017

Over the weekend, the Cerritos women's tennis team was able to gain victories in both the single and double divisions. Thursday, Feb. 23 the Falcons went up against Rio Hondo, and on Friday, Feb. 24 the...

Ana Torres-Bower, Women’s and Gender Studies department chair, giving a Lecture on Global Gender Justice to her philosophy 104 class on Thursday, Feb. 23. Torres-Bower allowed faculty and students to attend her class lecture as an event for the college’s 30-year celebration of Women’s History month.

[Photo] Seminar promotes Women’s rights

Perla Lara February 25, 2017

Ana Torres-Bower, Women’s and Gender Studies department chair, giving a Lecture on Global Gender Justice to her philosophy 104 class on Thursday, Feb. 23. Torres-Bower allowed faculty and students to...

Mark Sillings Educational Master Plan Project Manager for Moore Iacofano Goltsman Incorporated speaking during the final part of the EMP meeting held on Friday, Feb. 10 at Cerritos College. The meeting was held to collect suggestions and ideas to implement during the next five-years; and had over 110 people in attendance. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Faculty and students attend Educational Master Plan meeting

Perla Lara February 14, 2017

All were welcomed at the Educational Master Plan charrette; a meeting that had over 110 participants from the Cerritos College community. “It was great to have the collaboration across the campus...

Family, friends, students and those who knew Rene Bloch gathering in front of Burnight Center Theater on Thursday, Feb. 9 for a vigil for Bloch. The crowd of over 60 people listened as past students of Cerritos College Theater Department shared their memories of Bloch and the difference she made in their lives. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Renee Bloch vigil held Thursday

Benjamin Garcia February 14, 2017

Family, friends, students and those who knew Rene Bloch gathering in front of Burnight Center Theater on Thursday, Feb. 9 for a vigil for Bloch. The crowd of over 60 people listened as past students of...

Untraditional Valentine’s Day writing contest

David Jenkins February 14, 2017

"This is the second year that we've done something like this, [I'm] kind of excited. Last year I had over 30 entries and they were really great. We also had six judges last year, so this is the second...

Fine Arts major Christina Covarrubia and Studio Art Drawing major Jon Harguindeguy collaborated together to paint these two murals. This was done at a small beauty salon in Lakewood called La De Da Salon. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Social media contest over

David Jenkins February 14, 2017

"We are collaborating with local small businesses, specifically in Lakewood just because they were the community that came to us and initiated this project . They have been inspired by the work of our...

Entropy album release concert slideshow

Perla Lara, managing editor February 14, 2017

   

On bass Joel Alvarez, vocals Emili Romano, push synthesizer Eric Orellana, programming and vocals director of Cerritos College commercial music Andrew Maz, drums Mikey Enriquez, during the Entropy Album releases concert on Friday, Feb. 3. Entropy was created by Maz and the proceeds of the album will be used for the purchase of musical equipment for the college. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Maz presents ‘Entropy’ holding live concert at Burnight

Perla Lara February 7, 2017

Burnight Theater became the stage for a showcase of student talent; the student band “Out of Nowhere” and student dancers performed as accompanying acts for director of commercial music Andrew Maz...

The Tracey Weiss Foundation for Art Research Bazaar exhibit titled “Carousel” on Saturday, Jan. 28. The sculptures and room set up took about one week to create and brought an un expected interaction as exhibit viewers played with the slides and took some home as mementos. Photo credit: Perla Lara

The art of history slides

Perla Lara February 7, 2017

If there were one word to describe Tracey Weiss slide exhibit "Carousel" for the Foundation for Art Resources Bazaar event, it is nostalgia. Weiss transformed the small room that stored art history slides...

Artist Tommy Burns Mural, “Bolt from the blue: Kiss of the tides” on the wall of the old Fine Arts Building at Cerritos College, done over the span of one week for the F.A.R. Bazaar event. Burns chose to paint what he calls a “simple romantic” art that everyone who saw could understand and relate to. Photo credit: Perla Lara

‘Bolt from the blue: Kiss of the tides’

Perla Lara February 5, 2017

“Tides come and go, they represent change, the kiss represents being in the moment. […] We all want love to last forever but we don’t know when it might end. Love, anything really, nothing...

Art created out of broken left behind electronic pieces created during the two-day Foundation for Art Resources Bazaar held at Cerritos College on Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29. Summercamp’s ProjectProject collective took over the once journalism class’ breakroom and turned it into an artist run live-work space, were people could break, assemble, and display their creations. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Artists transform crumbling newsroom into art

Benjamin Garcia February 5, 2017

Art created out of broken left behind electronic pieces created during the two-day Foundation for Art Resources Bazaar held at Cerritos College on Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29. Summercamp’s...

Painting major Francisco Tapia paint the old Fine Arts Building with the phase “He will not Divide Us”. On Saturday Jan. 27 the community was invited to paint the paint with whatever seemed fit to them. There was paint and all sorts of equipment provided free of charge to the community. Photo credit: David Jenkins

The community comes out to FAR Bazaar

David Jenkins February 3, 2017

As the old Fine Arts Building goes, through it art came and presented itself to the community in the form of paintings, literature, crafts, film, sculpture and many other types of art. All of the art...

From left to right Cerritos College Board of Trustee Member Shin Liu, Cerritos College President Jose Fierro, Trustee Zurich Lewis, Trustee Carmen Avalos and Trustee Martha Camacho-Rodriguez looking at a PowerPoint presentation during the Wednesday, Jan. 25 board meeting. The presentation consisted of 92 slides after which the board members were able to ask questions and make suggestions on what other data they wanted to see, like data on the percentage of students that live outside of the cities of Norwalk and Cerritos. Photo credit: Perla Lara

Board of Trustees discuss Educational Master Plan which affects all students

Perla Lara January 31, 2017

The Cerritos College Board of Trustees meeting began moving through the agenda items at a fast pace. The board had no comments from the public, or reports and comments from constituent groups during the...

Fa4 Collective artist Cynthia Lujan working on her mural for the FAR Bazaar event being held on Saturday Jan. 28, and Sunday Jan. 29. For her subject matter she choose to paint recreations of real instagram photos of the Syrian refuge crisis. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Far Bazaar inspires refugee art

Monique Nethington January 26, 2017

Fa4 Collective artist Cynthia Lujan working on her mural for the FAR Bazaar event being held on Saturday Jan. 28, and Sunday Jan. 29. For her subject matter she choose to paint recreations of real instagram...

Back-row from left to right commercial music majors Terrance Alexander, Alejandro Haegendoreens, Oscar Chavez, Andrew Jones,  front-row from left to right commercial music majors, Emili Alexa Romano, and Justin Matteau. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Music from ‘Out of Nowhere’

Perla Lara January 26, 2017

“Honestly I thought ‘we’re not going to be a band’. That was my honest thought [...] I was like I don’t know if we can do this we all have very different styles," songwriter and vocalist Emili...

Yomina Del Castillo painting the old Fine Ats building. The community will be able to paint over the colorful paint at the FAR-Bazaar event. Photo credit: David Jenkins

[Photo] Cerritos hosts FAR Bazzar, biggest art collective

Monique Nethington, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2017

Yomina Del Castillo painting the old Fine Ats building. The community will be able to paint over the colorful paint at the FAR-Bazaar event. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Event marks the start of Black History Month

David Jenkins, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 22, 2017

As students come back from a four day weekend, a tribute was paid to Martin Luther King Jr. on-stage at the Student Center Jan. 18. There were drummers, dancing, food and a short lecture by both Dr....

January 18, 2017 – Page 5

David Jenkins, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 20, 2017

From right to left undecided major Cynthia Vega, and child development major Maricela Vargas enjoying time in the new fine arts building lobby.  The lobbies tables also has a electrical and usb outlets to charge portable devices. Photo credit: Perla Lara

New Fine Arts and Math CIS buildings receive mixed feelings from students

Perla Lara, Managing Editor January 20, 2017

Students and staff returned to Cerritos College not only to start a new semester but to be the first to have classes inside the new Fine Arts and the Math Computer Information Science buildings. It’s...

The student center had one of the two ATMs on campus, the empty wall now shows a flyer with a map to the only ATM on campus. After a break-in to the student center prior to starting the Spring 2017 semester Cerritos College administration decided to remove the ATM. Photo credit: Perla Lara

[Photo] Cerritos College suffers from multiple break-ins

Monique Nethington, Editor in Chief January 20, 2017

The student center had one of the two ATMs on campus, the empty wall now shows a flyer with a map to the only ATM on campus. After a break-in to the student center prior to starting the Spring 2017 semester...

Stephanie Deumer planning out her art installation and piecing together what is needed and what isnt. Looking ahead towards the Far-Bazaar art festival. Photo credit: David Jenkins

Stephanie Deumer: From science to art

David Jenkins, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 16, 2017

Throughout human history, art has always been one of the main steps toward enlightenment and the freedom of expression that came with it. The Art Collective festival FAR-Bazaar is just around the corner...

Trump’s golden showers and other tremendous controversies

Perla Lara January 13, 2017

With only one week before inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump is involved in another controversy.Amongst other scandals, Trump’s name is now alongside the term “golden showers”...

Anti-intellectuals rise against free expression

David Jenkins January 12, 2017

From both the right and the left of the political spectrum, you have dictating ideologues who think they can tell others what they can and can not read simply due to political opposition. Many of them...

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